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Posted on 28th September 2018 by Khürt Williams

Fujinon XF 16mm f/1.4 WR Review by Tomash (FUJILOVE)

First things first: when I review a piece of equipment (a lens, a camera, a tripod), I really, honestly don’t care so much about all the technical specifications. Naturally, I know what I am using, I know which aperture I need and what angle of view the lens is giving me. But I don’t analyse distortion and aberration differences at various apertures and I don’t zoom my photographs 200% to see if the edge of the wall or the eyebrows are tack sharp. If you are expecting this kind of review, please look for it somewhere else. What counts for me is what character of a photograph this particular lens is giving me and how easy and intuitive it is to use.

I have reviewed both photography and general computer related software and hardware on my website. My reviews are often along the lines of what it is like to use the product. They are rarely about the technical specs. I find those kinds of reviews to be more along the lines of what most people are…

Forest & Main Brewing, Ambler, Pennsylvania

Posted on 28th September 201730th May 2020 by Khürt Williams

Name: Forest & Main Brewing Location: Ambler, Pennsylvania Beer to try: No Name, No Name At All Notes: Taproom open for pints, flights, growler fills, merchandise and bottles & cans to go. Indoor and outdoor dining on the patio and lawn. Outside food not allowed. Only service animals allowed. Metered street parking. We were in…

Tired Hands Fermentaria, Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Posted on 26th August 201730th May 2020 by Khürt Williams

Tired Hands Fermentaria offers up to 12 beers on tap. Tap open for pints, flights, growler fills (Tired Hands growlers only), merchandise and bottles & cans to go. The food menu features tacos, ceviches and composed plates, under the direction of head chef Bill Braun, who also helms our brew cafe. Outside food not allowed. Only service animals allowed. Parking lot located next to the brewery.

Hollow Earth Brewing, Oxford, Pennsylvania

Posted on 18th August 201730th May 2020 by Khürt Williams

Name: Hollow Earth Brewing Location: Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania Beer to try: Riot Juice Notes: Taproom offers guests the choice of table or bar seating in the front of the house, or you may watch the art of brewing as it occurs at the open brewhouse bar. Parking lot located in the rear of the…

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The Referend Bier Blendery, Pennington, New Jersey

Posted on 27th December 201630th May 2020 by Khürt Williams

Bhavna and I had a tour of The Referend Bier Blendery hosted by Melissa Ducommun who is a PhD candidate at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.